Earwax can be cleaned and foreign objects can be removed by a doctor. The presence of fluid impairs the functioning of the middle ear causing an intermittent hearing impairment which is often seasonal in nature. This tube connects the ear with the throat to allow an equilibrium of air pressure in the ear and to allow any fluid present to drain away easily. Other than age, another common factor that can lead to tinnitus guard is exposure to loud noise. The number one thing to remember concerning hearing impairment in childhood is early intervention.